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Why reusable cloths are not a good alternative to toilet paper

The thing about these reusable cloths is that, on top of being disgusting (don't even try to convince me having a hamper full of cloths with old crusty poop on them is not unsanitary) is that they are far from being the best thing you can do for the environment, when it comes to your bowel movements.

These cloths still need to go in the wash and, as such, you'll be using a lot more water and power (and potentially detergents with harmful chemicals because, hello, old poop stains) to clean them.

This same reasoning applies when it comes to debunking the argument that these cloths will save you money. Toilet paper is not that expensive, really, and you'll no doubt be adding to your detergent, water and power bills by switching to these things.

Like how are u really saving if you're having to wash them in a wash machine? Thats like extra soap, water, so doesn't it end up being same cost or more for toilet paper and wipes?? Lol ...but hey to each their own..

The humble and often misunderstood bidet is one of best ways to save trees from the comfort of your bathroom.

According to an article in Scientific American, switching to bidets could save around 15 million trees in the US alone, where it is estimated that people use 36.5 billion rolls of toilet paper every year.

If you want to save yourself the trouble of bathroom renovations while still helping the planet, you can always switch to recycled toilet paper.

Just don't switch to family cloths.

Don't.

i just read an article about "the family cloth" (ie: using washcloths instead of toilet paper to be more eco friendly) and i really wish i could forget it